Al-Ahram Weekly Online   14 - 20 July 2005
Issue No. 751
Living
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

Sufra Dayma:

Citrus Shish-Tawook

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

Ingredients:

4 chicken breast fillets

3 green shallots (chopped)

2 tsp grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp orange juice

2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)

2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt + pepper + thyme

Method:

Cut chicken into 2 cm pieces. Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces. Stir by spoon to combine . Cover and refrigerate for overnight. Thread chicken onto skewers, alternating chicken pieces with chopped shallots. Grill on both sides, basting frequently with marinade. When well done, serve on skewers with mashed potatoes and a rich green salad.

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